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How Philip Morris Tried to Use Federal Officer Removal Statute for Forum Advantage
One might think that a tobacco company would steer as clear as possible from the federal government. So when the Justice Department brought a RICO action against the industry seeking $280 billion, it is somewhat ironic that it would seek to remove a state court consumer fraud class action to federal court under the so-called federal officer removal statute. Yet that's what Philip Morris did. Law professor Georgene M. Vairo explains why a private company would want to label itself a federal agent.Ties to Senecas Cannot Shield Golf Course Developer, Panel Says
The Fourth Department found that allowing an entity created by the Seneca Indian Nation, established in part so it could take advantage of more than $1 million in economic development tax breaks, to avoid litigation as an arm of the tribe would ultimately undermine the Senecas.Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Microsoft-i4i Patent Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments from Microsoft to overturn a $290 million patent infringement judgment in a suit by Toronto-based i4i against the software giant, a ruling that could have a profound effect on how corporations protect and profit from future inventions. At issue is which evidentiary standard should be used to determine a patent's validity.United States, appellee v. Henk Rommy, defendant-appellant
Overseas Call by Agent in New York to Major Drugs Suspect Abroad Supports N. Y. Venue for ProsecutionNew Jersey Bar Examination Essay Questions and Answers − February 2010
Questions from the February 2010 bar examination and sample answers by high-scoring passers.Trending Stories
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